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Trump Eyes Controversial Rush Hour 4 Amid Merger Talks

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to produce a fourth installment of the Rush Hour movie franchise.
The film is distributed by Paramount Skydance.
The project faces concerns over outdated racial stereotypes.
The director Brett Ratner has a controversial past.
The film may serve as a strategic move to facilitate a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which could face antitrust challenges.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to produce a fourth installment of the Rush Hour movie franchise.
The film is distributed by Paramount Skydance.
The project faces concerns over outdated racial stereotypes.
The director Brett Ratner has a controversial past.
The film may serve as a strategic move to facilitate a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which could face antitrust challenges.